But extended warranties can offer real value and additional features that might be worth it to you.

Its also comforting to know that if a product is not repairable, it will be replaced.

Bottom line: Theres value in being able to sleep well at night.

(The 3-year AppleCare plan for MacBooks is $249, for example.

And althoughmany credit cards extend your warranty for free, its not a guarantee.

This can be invaluable if your work depends on whatever youre replacing.

(And its one of the reasons I like business laptops over consumer ones: Better warranties.)

Theres no right or wrong answer.

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